On Tue, 2003-08-26 at 03:06, Shridhar Daithankar wrote: > On 26 Aug 2003 at 2:55, Ron Johnson wrote: > > > On Mon, 2003-08-25 at 16:28, Gregory S. Williamson wrote: > > > One of our sysads sent this link ... wondering if there is any comment on it > > > from the world of actual users of linux and a database. > > > > > > <http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1738&ncid=738&e=9&u=/zd/20030825/tc_zd/55311> > > > > "Weak points include lack of available tools, ease of use and ease > > of installation" > > > > Sounds like he needs point-and-drool tools... > > > > On the other hand, could even a beefy Linux 2.4 *today* system handle > > a 24x7 500GB db that must process 6-8M OLTP-style transactions per > > day, while also getting hit by report queries? > > If linux isn't limited to intel, probably yes. Of course, that does not carry
I think the worry is more about the kernel than anything else. After all, an 8-way 2.8GHz Xeon w/ 16GB RAM and a bunch of 64-bit 66MHz PCI Ultra320 SCSI controllers or SAN HBAs can handle that much database, I think. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Johnson, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jefferson, LA USA "Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms [of government] those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny." Thomas Jefferson ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 8: explain analyze is your friend
